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Ocean State Job Lot

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Do not work here! - Sales Associate Ocean State Job Lot Employee Review

2.0
Nov 17, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

The coworkers are perhaps the best part of working there. 20% discount as soon as you begin.

Cons

Only 20% of staff get full-time. Only ten minute breaks, as opposed to fifteen. Sick policy is silly... You can have a doctor's note and still get penalized. Might as well take FMLA or go on disability insurance if you're sick. There is a points system in place that does more harm than good. Management reneges a bit. They make you sign a meal waiver saying you can work through an unpaid break. They let the lazy get lazy, and put a lot on the capable workers.

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5.0
Apr 17, 2026
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Pros

good hours and nice coworkers

Cons

an assortment of managers who dont communicate well

3.0
Jun 26, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The culture is amazing and the hourly associates make it worth your while.

Cons

Compensation for area managers is not good. You can hit hit all your goals and improve your department and still get a meets expectation on your annual review.

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